Miami Marlins

Marlins sign Scott Van Slyke, 4 pitchers to minor league deals

Published Jan. 13, 2018 1:32 p.m. ET

MIAMI (AP) -- Outfielder-first baseman Scott Van Slyke has signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins after spending the past six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Right-handed pitchers Jumbo Diaz, Javy Guerra and Tyler Cloyd and left-hander Mike Kickham also signed minor league deals with the Marlins. All five players received invitations to spring training.

Van Slyke batted .122 in 29 games last year. He's a career .242 hitter with 29 homers.

Diaz went 1-4 with a 5.70 ERA in 31 games as a relief pitcher for Tampa Bay last season. Guerra has a 2.99 ERA in 169 games of relief over a seven-year career with four teams, including the Marlins last year.